Dana Andreeva:
26th Oct. 2018
Opening Ceremony
The opening of the 7th annual MUN held in ISPP started with excited murmurs and whispers between the 400 delegates that traveled from all over South East Asia to participate. The animated conversations were silenced as the speakers of the night took their place on the podium. Among them are, Mr. Michael Brown the director and organizer of ISPP MUN, Mr. Jonathan Smedes, the ISPP Secondary Assistant Principal; Mr. Nick Beresford the Cambodia Country Director of UNDP and Nadine Fernando, this years’ Secretary General.
Each speaker, spoke on this year’s theme Creating a Conscious Contentious. A theme that promotes each of the delegates coming from over 16 different schools to work together. To form an agreement on global issues that will lead to positive outcomes.
Mr. Brown, began his speech by highlighting the theme of MUN this year as a mass show of collaboration and critical analysis of global issues. He went on to delve into the preconceptions of today’s youth and our role in current events or lack of. There is view that today’s youth is trapped in meaningless social networks and focuses on how many likes they can get on Instagram rather than the global change they can affect. In light of current events our engagement and global cooperation is more important than ever. This can be seen through Brexit and the appointment of Mr. Donald Trump as the President of the United States. However, not all hope is lost and the youth of today are as engaged as ever. This was seen through the crises of Brexit as 70% of UK’s population from the ages of 18 to 24 voted to stay in the EU they voted for collaboration.
Collaboration and youth engagement is the key to solving current global issues, and the Model United Nations is a fantastic platform to engage in current events. There are 400 young people that chose to be here engaging in respectful conversations to create change. And, despite what might be thought the United Nations is not neutral, they promote the shared values of peace respect and dignity for all countries worldwide and so does MUN.
For these reasons ISPP MUN is an event that serves as a fantastic opportunity for young people to get engaged in global issues. Although there are dire warnings from the UN on climate change and we now have a short period of time before we see irreversible effects on our planet the fact that there are 400 individuals in this room willing to sit down and find solutions is encouraging. There is not doubt that this generation, today's youth will be the most conscientious change makers the world has ever seen.
26th Oct. 2018
Opening Ceremony
The opening of the 7th annual MUN held in ISPP started with excited murmurs and whispers between the 400 delegates that traveled from all over South East Asia to participate. The animated conversations were silenced as the speakers of the night took their place on the podium. Among them are, Mr. Michael Brown the director and organizer of ISPP MUN, Mr. Jonathan Smedes, the ISPP Secondary Assistant Principal; Mr. Nick Beresford the Cambodia Country Director of UNDP and Nadine Fernando, this years’ Secretary General.
Each speaker, spoke on this year’s theme Creating a Conscious Contentious. A theme that promotes each of the delegates coming from over 16 different schools to work together. To form an agreement on global issues that will lead to positive outcomes.
Mr. Brown, began his speech by highlighting the theme of MUN this year as a mass show of collaboration and critical analysis of global issues. He went on to delve into the preconceptions of today’s youth and our role in current events or lack of. There is view that today’s youth is trapped in meaningless social networks and focuses on how many likes they can get on Instagram rather than the global change they can affect. In light of current events our engagement and global cooperation is more important than ever. This can be seen through Brexit and the appointment of Mr. Donald Trump as the President of the United States. However, not all hope is lost and the youth of today are as engaged as ever. This was seen through the crises of Brexit as 70% of UK’s population from the ages of 18 to 24 voted to stay in the EU they voted for collaboration.
Collaboration and youth engagement is the key to solving current global issues, and the Model United Nations is a fantastic platform to engage in current events. There are 400 young people that chose to be here engaging in respectful conversations to create change. And, despite what might be thought the United Nations is not neutral, they promote the shared values of peace respect and dignity for all countries worldwide and so does MUN.
For these reasons ISPP MUN is an event that serves as a fantastic opportunity for young people to get engaged in global issues. Although there are dire warnings from the UN on climate change and we now have a short period of time before we see irreversible effects on our planet the fact that there are 400 individuals in this room willing to sit down and find solutions is encouraging. There is not doubt that this generation, today's youth will be the most conscientious change makers the world has ever seen.
Jeremy Chin:
26th Oct. 2018
Opening Statements & Lobbying
In the Junior Assemblies of ISPPMUN 2018 , lobbying was about to start. In JGA1, the 3 topics were the removing of plastic on land and water, sustainable tourism in Southeast Asia, and Privacy in the Digital Age. In JGA2, the 3 topics were renewable energy, internet neutrality, and preserving cultures and languages. Many experts of these 2 conferences were interviewed on each topic.
“In my opinion, removing of plastic on land and water means the removal of plastic in water bodies or land.”
“To have sustainable tourism is to have tourism in a country that is harmless to the environment, animals, culture, and local residence.”
“Privacy in the Digital age is very important to us, as there are somethings we don’t want the government or hackers to get. The digital
world ought to be treated equally as the real world.”
“Internet Neutrality is to have all data treated equally and the same in terms of quality.”
“Renewable energy is all about using other ways to get energy instead of using coal, as it contributes to climate change.”
“Preserving culture and language is about keeping our identities of our culture and language.”
26th Oct. 2018
Opening Statements & Lobbying
In the Junior Assemblies of ISPPMUN 2018 , lobbying was about to start. In JGA1, the 3 topics were the removing of plastic on land and water, sustainable tourism in Southeast Asia, and Privacy in the Digital Age. In JGA2, the 3 topics were renewable energy, internet neutrality, and preserving cultures and languages. Many experts of these 2 conferences were interviewed on each topic.
“In my opinion, removing of plastic on land and water means the removal of plastic in water bodies or land.”
“To have sustainable tourism is to have tourism in a country that is harmless to the environment, animals, culture, and local residence.”
“Privacy in the Digital age is very important to us, as there are somethings we don’t want the government or hackers to get. The digital
world ought to be treated equally as the real world.”
“Internet Neutrality is to have all data treated equally and the same in terms of quality.”
“Renewable energy is all about using other ways to get energy instead of using coal, as it contributes to climate change.”
“Preserving culture and language is about keeping our identities of our culture and language.”
Dana Andreeva:
26th Oct. 2018
GAs and Lobbying
In the General Assemblies opening statements and lobbying started shortly after the opening ceremony. In GA1 the topics were, security against cyber-warfare, issues of biological weapons and biological warfare, and use of artificial intelligence in warfare. In GA2 the topics were, international regulations in cryptocurrencies, removal of plastic from environment/water bodies, and sustainable tourism in South-East Asia. In GA3 the topics were, preserving culture and language, rights of children of incarcerated persons, and developing a sustainable labour market in countries with ageing populations. In GA4 the topics were, the protection of net neutrality, melting Arctic ice caps in relation to international security and stabilising conflict zones following military intervention. Delegates of these four conferences had varied responses and views on these topics.
“Cyber warfare and bio-warfare must be prohibited to bring peace.”
“In my opinion, rights to biological warfare should be given to a couple of countries for global peace.”
“There is a real threat of IA warfare as our technology advances that we need to adress.”
“There is some regulation in cryptocurrency however, there needs to be more.”
“Plastic waste brings economic and social issues and for this reason we must all collaborate to reduce plastic waste.”
“Preserving culture and languages preserves the community and its values.”
“70,000 people were killed by Islamic terrorists therefore, the sons and daughters of the incarcerated need to be viewed as threats as well to protect our country.”
“To develop a sustainable economy there needs to be a more flexible labour market for the elderly.”
“Supporting net neutrality is imperative every country deserves equal access to information.”
“The melting of the ice caps, threatens water supplies in countries therefore it posses a threat to world peace.”
“The lives of our soldiers should not be used to protect the lives of the soldiers of other countries.
The day after that, more lobbying happened, and ideas were shared. In the elder conferences of HR (Human rights), ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council), and EC (Environmental Council), there were many ideas brought up from the JGAs, but amplified with more reasoning and words. The topics of each council were very interesting and intriguing.
In the Human Rights Council, many delegates were talking about preventing the youth from military services, rights to long term residence, and rights to privacy in the digital age. Each were explained in perfect detail.
“We want to protect children rights and avoid kids under 18 to go to war. Children’s lives should not be put into danger for the military.”
“We question the rights a person has regarding how long they are able to stay within a foreign country and the ethical treatment of them.”
“To spy on people in the digital age is absolutely ethically wrong, as they are just gaining data to use on the person, breaking their rights.”
As for the Economical and Social Council, they also had a batch of different problems the delegates wanted to solve. The offshore tax evasion, drug crops, and promoting/implementing a globally inclusive economic growth.
“Many individuals and corporations have been trying to reduce or avoid the amount of taxes they have to give to their home countries.”
“Illegal drug cultivations around the world are trying to find replacements for the drug crops, and the reason farmers that make these is because they have no choice, as they are below the poverty line.”
“When we are promoting and implementing a globally inclusive economic growth, we are promoting people equally in wealth for everyone by reducing world inequality.”
Finally, the final council, Environmental Council, had questions that had helped people understand more about the type of environment they lived in.
“We want to make the transition to renewable energy, and stop using nonrenewable ones, such as coal, to prevent pollution and us running out of fuel.”
Many delegates had contributed to this answer, and explained it perfectly, and simply.
“We are answering the question of environmental education in schools, and explaining the young generation about the environment. We are preparing the young generation for future crisis such as rehabilitating and preserving our environment. Also giving younger generations tools so they can develop a global conscience.” (This detailed and long answer was given by delegate of Kenya, China, Vietnam, Panama, and UAE.)
“The threats to global food security can range from natural disasters, such as tornadoes and floods, to wars.”
Altogether, the explanation of the delegates work was interesting, and many learned something they didn’t know before.
26th Oct. 2018
GAs and Lobbying
In the General Assemblies opening statements and lobbying started shortly after the opening ceremony. In GA1 the topics were, security against cyber-warfare, issues of biological weapons and biological warfare, and use of artificial intelligence in warfare. In GA2 the topics were, international regulations in cryptocurrencies, removal of plastic from environment/water bodies, and sustainable tourism in South-East Asia. In GA3 the topics were, preserving culture and language, rights of children of incarcerated persons, and developing a sustainable labour market in countries with ageing populations. In GA4 the topics were, the protection of net neutrality, melting Arctic ice caps in relation to international security and stabilising conflict zones following military intervention. Delegates of these four conferences had varied responses and views on these topics.
“Cyber warfare and bio-warfare must be prohibited to bring peace.”
“In my opinion, rights to biological warfare should be given to a couple of countries for global peace.”
“There is a real threat of IA warfare as our technology advances that we need to adress.”
“There is some regulation in cryptocurrency however, there needs to be more.”
“Plastic waste brings economic and social issues and for this reason we must all collaborate to reduce plastic waste.”
“Preserving culture and languages preserves the community and its values.”
“70,000 people were killed by Islamic terrorists therefore, the sons and daughters of the incarcerated need to be viewed as threats as well to protect our country.”
“To develop a sustainable economy there needs to be a more flexible labour market for the elderly.”
“Supporting net neutrality is imperative every country deserves equal access to information.”
“The melting of the ice caps, threatens water supplies in countries therefore it posses a threat to world peace.”
“The lives of our soldiers should not be used to protect the lives of the soldiers of other countries.
The day after that, more lobbying happened, and ideas were shared. In the elder conferences of HR (Human rights), ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council), and EC (Environmental Council), there were many ideas brought up from the JGAs, but amplified with more reasoning and words. The topics of each council were very interesting and intriguing.
In the Human Rights Council, many delegates were talking about preventing the youth from military services, rights to long term residence, and rights to privacy in the digital age. Each were explained in perfect detail.
“We want to protect children rights and avoid kids under 18 to go to war. Children’s lives should not be put into danger for the military.”
“We question the rights a person has regarding how long they are able to stay within a foreign country and the ethical treatment of them.”
“To spy on people in the digital age is absolutely ethically wrong, as they are just gaining data to use on the person, breaking their rights.”
As for the Economical and Social Council, they also had a batch of different problems the delegates wanted to solve. The offshore tax evasion, drug crops, and promoting/implementing a globally inclusive economic growth.
“Many individuals and corporations have been trying to reduce or avoid the amount of taxes they have to give to their home countries.”
“Illegal drug cultivations around the world are trying to find replacements for the drug crops, and the reason farmers that make these is because they have no choice, as they are below the poverty line.”
“When we are promoting and implementing a globally inclusive economic growth, we are promoting people equally in wealth for everyone by reducing world inequality.”
Finally, the final council, Environmental Council, had questions that had helped people understand more about the type of environment they lived in.
“We want to make the transition to renewable energy, and stop using nonrenewable ones, such as coal, to prevent pollution and us running out of fuel.”
Many delegates had contributed to this answer, and explained it perfectly, and simply.
“We are answering the question of environmental education in schools, and explaining the young generation about the environment. We are preparing the young generation for future crisis such as rehabilitating and preserving our environment. Also giving younger generations tools so they can develop a global conscience.” (This detailed and long answer was given by delegate of Kenya, China, Vietnam, Panama, and UAE.)
“The threats to global food security can range from natural disasters, such as tornadoes and floods, to wars.”
Altogether, the explanation of the delegates work was interesting, and many learned something they didn’t know before.
Jeremy Chin
Oct. 27th 2018
Opening Statements and Lobbying #2
Today, more lobbying happened, and ideas were shared. In the elder conferences of HR (Human rights), ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council), and EC (Environmental Council), there were many ideas brought up from the JGAs, but amplified with more reasoning and words.
The topics of each council were very interesting and intriguing.
In the Human Rights Council, many delegates were talking about preventing the youth from military services, rights to long term residence, and rights to privacy in the digital age. Each were explained in perfect detail.
“We want to protect children rights and avoid kids under 18 to go to war. Children’s lives should not be put into danger for the military.”
“We question the rights a person has regarding how long they are able to stay within a foreign country and the ethical treatment of them.”
“To spy on people in the digital age is absolutely ethically wrong, as they are just gaining data to use on the person, breaking their rights.”
As for the Economical and Social Council, they also had a batch of different problems the delegates wanted to solve. The offshore tax evasion, drug crops, and promoting/implementing a globally inclusive economic growth.
“Many individuals and corporations have been trying to reduce or avoid the amount of taxes they have to give to their home countries.”
“Illegal drug cultivations around the world are trying to find replacements for the drug crops, and the reason farmers that make these is because they have no choice, as they are below the poverty line.”
“When we are promoting and implementing a globally inclusive economic growth, we are promoting people equally in wealth for everyone by reducing world inequality.”
Finally, the final council, Environmental Council, had questions that had helped people understand more about the type of environment they lived in.
“We want to make the transition to renewable energy, and stop using nonrenewable ones, such as coal, to prevent pollution and us running out of fuel.”
Many delegates had contributed to this answer, and explained it perfectly, and simply.
“We are answering the question of environmental education in schools, and explaining the young generation about the environment. We are preparing the young generation for future crisis such as rehabilitating and preserving our environment. Also giving younger generations tools so they can develop a global conscience.” (This detailed and long answer was given by delegate of Kenya, China, Vietnam, Panama, and UAE.)
“The threats to global food security can range from natural disasters to wars.”
Altogether, the explanation of the delegates work was interesting, and many learned something they didn’t know before.
Oct. 27th 2018
Opening Statements and Lobbying #2
Today, more lobbying happened, and ideas were shared. In the elder conferences of HR (Human rights), ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council), and EC (Environmental Council), there were many ideas brought up from the JGAs, but amplified with more reasoning and words.
The topics of each council were very interesting and intriguing.
In the Human Rights Council, many delegates were talking about preventing the youth from military services, rights to long term residence, and rights to privacy in the digital age. Each were explained in perfect detail.
“We want to protect children rights and avoid kids under 18 to go to war. Children’s lives should not be put into danger for the military.”
“We question the rights a person has regarding how long they are able to stay within a foreign country and the ethical treatment of them.”
“To spy on people in the digital age is absolutely ethically wrong, as they are just gaining data to use on the person, breaking their rights.”
As for the Economical and Social Council, they also had a batch of different problems the delegates wanted to solve. The offshore tax evasion, drug crops, and promoting/implementing a globally inclusive economic growth.
“Many individuals and corporations have been trying to reduce or avoid the amount of taxes they have to give to their home countries.”
“Illegal drug cultivations around the world are trying to find replacements for the drug crops, and the reason farmers that make these is because they have no choice, as they are below the poverty line.”
“When we are promoting and implementing a globally inclusive economic growth, we are promoting people equally in wealth for everyone by reducing world inequality.”
Finally, the final council, Environmental Council, had questions that had helped people understand more about the type of environment they lived in.
“We want to make the transition to renewable energy, and stop using nonrenewable ones, such as coal, to prevent pollution and us running out of fuel.”
Many delegates had contributed to this answer, and explained it perfectly, and simply.
“We are answering the question of environmental education in schools, and explaining the young generation about the environment. We are preparing the young generation for future crisis such as rehabilitating and preserving our environment. Also giving younger generations tools so they can develop a global conscience.” (This detailed and long answer was given by delegate of Kenya, China, Vietnam, Panama, and UAE.)
“The threats to global food security can range from natural disasters to wars.”
Altogether, the explanation of the delegates work was interesting, and many learned something they didn’t know before.
Jeremy Chin
Oct. 27th 2018
ECOSOC
In the 2nd day of MUN, ECOSOC is having a heated debate. ECOSOC is specifically working on economic and social problems. The conference had made the following resolutions on Tax Evasion, Drug crops (Which was what they were debating about at the moment.), and promoting and implementing a global inclusive economic growth.
The tax resolutions aimed for reducing or avoiding individuals and societies the amount of tax from their home countries. The drug crops resolutions was planning on helping farmers get them back on their feet so they do not have to use drug crops anymore. The resolutions of promoting and implementing a global inclusive economic growth was about promoting people equally in wealth.
All of the delegates were full of potential and were taking their words seriously.
They all cared about what they were standing for and stood tall and continued through, despite of the points thrown back at them.
Oct. 27th 2018
ECOSOC
In the 2nd day of MUN, ECOSOC is having a heated debate. ECOSOC is specifically working on economic and social problems. The conference had made the following resolutions on Tax Evasion, Drug crops (Which was what they were debating about at the moment.), and promoting and implementing a global inclusive economic growth.
The tax resolutions aimed for reducing or avoiding individuals and societies the amount of tax from their home countries. The drug crops resolutions was planning on helping farmers get them back on their feet so they do not have to use drug crops anymore. The resolutions of promoting and implementing a global inclusive economic growth was about promoting people equally in wealth.
All of the delegates were full of potential and were taking their words seriously.
They all cared about what they were standing for and stood tall and continued through, despite of the points thrown back at them.
Jeremy Chin
27th. Oct. 2018
HRC
The rest period during the debate really got the delegates to breathe and take a break from the stressful debates. HRC was specifically working on human rights, and everyone there thought humans deserved it. The conference had made resolutions on preventing the youth from going to war before 18, rights to long term residence, and privacy to the digital age.
The resolutions on children not going to war are about protecting children rights, and not putting them in danger for the military. The resolutions on rights to long term residence are about how long people are able to stay in a foreign country and how they are treated. The resolutions on privacy of the digital age are about how hackers and the government are spying on you and how they are using your data to gain info.
After the break, many were freshened and were ready to get into action. They listened to the speaker attentively, and many questioned and asked different things. With intelligent faces pondering, and radiant smiles, the delegates were once again fueled and ready for the conference.
27th. Oct. 2018
HRC
The rest period during the debate really got the delegates to breathe and take a break from the stressful debates. HRC was specifically working on human rights, and everyone there thought humans deserved it. The conference had made resolutions on preventing the youth from going to war before 18, rights to long term residence, and privacy to the digital age.
The resolutions on children not going to war are about protecting children rights, and not putting them in danger for the military. The resolutions on rights to long term residence are about how long people are able to stay in a foreign country and how they are treated. The resolutions on privacy of the digital age are about how hackers and the government are spying on you and how they are using your data to gain info.
After the break, many were freshened and were ready to get into action. They listened to the speaker attentively, and many questioned and asked different things. With intelligent faces pondering, and radiant smiles, the delegates were once again fueled and ready for the conference.
Jeremy Chin
27th. Oct. 2018
EC
The room is as quiet as a mouse. All you could hear was the voice of the speaker and the blast of the air-conditioning. The debate is climbing up to its peak, with many people explaining their points, and continuing to stand up, and to state their point. But, no one was adding POIs. They kept quiet, and left their thoughts to themselves. As EC was stated as the environmental council, the conference was all about tackling environmental problems. Right now, they were working on transitioning to renewable energy, but they also had 2 other topics, environmental education in schools, and global food security.
The resolutions of transition to renewable energies are about moving from fossil fuels, which cause pollution, to renewable sources of energy. The resolutions of environmental education are about improving the education about the environment through younger generations. The resolutions of global food security are about the security of food due to natural or man-made causes, and how we could improve them.
After the Caucus that head chair had made due to inactivity, the delegates seem to be normal. But soon, more people are making more POIs, speaking longer, expressing their ideas. The might sometimes say a change is better than a rest, but a break can still help you recover, as it did to this room.
27th. Oct. 2018
EC
The room is as quiet as a mouse. All you could hear was the voice of the speaker and the blast of the air-conditioning. The debate is climbing up to its peak, with many people explaining their points, and continuing to stand up, and to state their point. But, no one was adding POIs. They kept quiet, and left their thoughts to themselves. As EC was stated as the environmental council, the conference was all about tackling environmental problems. Right now, they were working on transitioning to renewable energy, but they also had 2 other topics, environmental education in schools, and global food security.
The resolutions of transition to renewable energies are about moving from fossil fuels, which cause pollution, to renewable sources of energy. The resolutions of environmental education are about improving the education about the environment through younger generations. The resolutions of global food security are about the security of food due to natural or man-made causes, and how we could improve them.
After the Caucus that head chair had made due to inactivity, the delegates seem to be normal. But soon, more people are making more POIs, speaking longer, expressing their ideas. The might sometimes say a change is better than a rest, but a break can still help you recover, as it did to this room.
Jeremy Chin
27th. Oct. 2018
JGA1
With the hushed environment, delegates in the Junior Assembly spoke in monotone voices. This conference showed that there wasn’t a hint of silliness in the room, and every word a delegate said was full of seriousness. As the Junior Assembly 1, the room had been discussing about privacy of the digital age. But there were 2 more topics which were to be discussed, sustainable tourism and the removing of plastic on land and water.
The resolutions of the removal of plastic on land and water wanted plastic to be removed in water bodies and on the ground. The resolution of sustainable tourism wanted to have tourism that is not harmful to the environment, animals, culture, and local residence. The resolutions of privacy in the digital age want privacy in the age of technology, not hackers and the government to grab their data for personal gain.
Minutes later, break starts. All of the serious faces and monotone voices disappear. Immediately, happy faces appear and the serious background changed to a happy one. Not only is MUN about debating and standing on your point, but it is about happiness, and making new friends.
27th. Oct. 2018
JGA1
With the hushed environment, delegates in the Junior Assembly spoke in monotone voices. This conference showed that there wasn’t a hint of silliness in the room, and every word a delegate said was full of seriousness. As the Junior Assembly 1, the room had been discussing about privacy of the digital age. But there were 2 more topics which were to be discussed, sustainable tourism and the removing of plastic on land and water.
The resolutions of the removal of plastic on land and water wanted plastic to be removed in water bodies and on the ground. The resolution of sustainable tourism wanted to have tourism that is not harmful to the environment, animals, culture, and local residence. The resolutions of privacy in the digital age want privacy in the age of technology, not hackers and the government to grab their data for personal gain.
Minutes later, break starts. All of the serious faces and monotone voices disappear. Immediately, happy faces appear and the serious background changed to a happy one. Not only is MUN about debating and standing on your point, but it is about happiness, and making new friends.
Jeremy Chin
27th. Oct. 2018
JGA2
In this conference, JGA2, many people have their beginnings in here. The starters. The new delegates. Yet they show so much power, and delegates show their knowledge through speech and show no fear. As the Junior Assembly 2, they do not have a specific topic that they work on, but instead a mix of many. They have been debating about preserving languages and cultures. There are still yet 2 other topics, transitioning to renewable energy and internet neutrality.
The resolutions of preserving languages and cultures are about wanting to continue a language and culture, and not letting it die out, so people can keep their identities. The resolutions referring to internet neutrality is about treating every piece of data equally, in terms of quality and others. Finally, the resolution of transitioning to renewable energy is about using more renewable energies such as solar or hydro, and someday completely not using fossil fuels which contribute to global warming.
Even if these delegates had just started working on MUN, they've showed
great arguments, and will someday will reach or surpass the level of other elder delegates. They use great vocabulary, show fantastic evidence, and more.
27th. Oct. 2018
JGA2
In this conference, JGA2, many people have their beginnings in here. The starters. The new delegates. Yet they show so much power, and delegates show their knowledge through speech and show no fear. As the Junior Assembly 2, they do not have a specific topic that they work on, but instead a mix of many. They have been debating about preserving languages and cultures. There are still yet 2 other topics, transitioning to renewable energy and internet neutrality.
The resolutions of preserving languages and cultures are about wanting to continue a language and culture, and not letting it die out, so people can keep their identities. The resolutions referring to internet neutrality is about treating every piece of data equally, in terms of quality and others. Finally, the resolution of transitioning to renewable energy is about using more renewable energies such as solar or hydro, and someday completely not using fossil fuels which contribute to global warming.
Even if these delegates had just started working on MUN, they've showed
great arguments, and will someday will reach or surpass the level of other elder delegates. They use great vocabulary, show fantastic evidence, and more.
Dana Andreeva
27th Oct. 2018
Debating & Resolutions
There were vigorous debates in all committees as countries banded together submitting joint resolutions and collaborating on a variety of issues. There was a myriad of voices in each committee respectfully discussing their differing views and contrasting solutions. Overall the debating was a large success as most of the countries came to a consensus on serious global issues that were being discussed.
27th Oct. 2018
Debating & Resolutions
There were vigorous debates in all committees as countries banded together submitting joint resolutions and collaborating on a variety of issues. There was a myriad of voices in each committee respectfully discussing their differing views and contrasting solutions. Overall the debating was a large success as most of the countries came to a consensus on serious global issues that were being discussed.
Dana Andreeva
27th Oct. 2018
GA1
In GA1 the three topics were, security against cyber-warfare, issues of biological weapons and biological warfare, and use of artificial intelligence in warfare. During the debate there were talks of defining what biological weapons were. Some countries believed that warfare is necessary as long as there are laws that regulate it. While others felt that warfare like biowarfare shouldn’t be tested or even manufactured at all. As those debates came to an end the following resolutions were approved.
GA1 approved the following resolutions on: the question of biological weapons and biological warfare and and security against cyber warfare. One submitter from each resolution was interviewed.
“The delegate of the United States of America believes that biological weapons should be strictly prohibited before they go into the wrong hands”
“The delegate of India is against cyber warfare because 67% of Indian business is cyber software and warfare could damage the economy. My solution is collaborate with organizations like with United Nations Security Agency, CSA and getting help from the EU for general data regulation protection.”
27th Oct. 2018
GA1
In GA1 the three topics were, security against cyber-warfare, issues of biological weapons and biological warfare, and use of artificial intelligence in warfare. During the debate there were talks of defining what biological weapons were. Some countries believed that warfare is necessary as long as there are laws that regulate it. While others felt that warfare like biowarfare shouldn’t be tested or even manufactured at all. As those debates came to an end the following resolutions were approved.
GA1 approved the following resolutions on: the question of biological weapons and biological warfare and and security against cyber warfare. One submitter from each resolution was interviewed.
“The delegate of the United States of America believes that biological weapons should be strictly prohibited before they go into the wrong hands”
“The delegate of India is against cyber warfare because 67% of Indian business is cyber software and warfare could damage the economy. My solution is collaborate with organizations like with United Nations Security Agency, CSA and getting help from the EU for general data regulation protection.”
Dana Andreeva
27th Oct. 2018
GA2
In GA2 the topics were, international regulations in cryptocurrencies, removal of plastic from environment/water bodies, and sustainable tourism in South-East Asia. During the debates some countries felt that cryptocurrencies should be banned as there are too many risks involved. While others felt that with education in schools on the security and risks of cryptocurrencies future generations could be cashless. As those debates came to an end the following resolutions were approved.
GA2 approved the following resolutions on: the question of international regulations on cryptocurrencies and the question of removal of plastic from the environment/water bodies . One submittor from each resolution was interviewed.
“The resolution submitted by delegate of Kuwait talks about cryptocurrency and future stepping stones and which path should be taken to guarantee its success.”
“I’m the delegate of Vietnam and we’re for dimuning the amount of plastic and cleaning bodies of water.”
27th Oct. 2018
GA2
In GA2 the topics were, international regulations in cryptocurrencies, removal of plastic from environment/water bodies, and sustainable tourism in South-East Asia. During the debates some countries felt that cryptocurrencies should be banned as there are too many risks involved. While others felt that with education in schools on the security and risks of cryptocurrencies future generations could be cashless. As those debates came to an end the following resolutions were approved.
GA2 approved the following resolutions on: the question of international regulations on cryptocurrencies and the question of removal of plastic from the environment/water bodies . One submittor from each resolution was interviewed.
“The resolution submitted by delegate of Kuwait talks about cryptocurrency and future stepping stones and which path should be taken to guarantee its success.”
“I’m the delegate of Vietnam and we’re for dimuning the amount of plastic and cleaning bodies of water.”
Dana Andreeva
27th Oct. 2018
GA3
In GA3 the topics were, preserving culture and language, rights of children of incarcerated persons, and developing a sustainable labour market in countries with aging populations. There was avid debate on the subject of children of incarcerated criminals. Some countries felt that the children of criminals should be put through extensive psychological testing and potentially imprisoned as well. While others opposed that view and believed that those children need to be placed in new, safer homes. As those debates came to an end the following resolutions were approved.
GA3 approved the following resolutions on: the question of preserving cultures and language, rights of children of incarcerated persons and the developing a sustainable labor market in countries with aging populations. One submitter from each resolution was interviewed.
“I’m the delegate of Bolivia and I feel that the question of preserving culture and language is very important specifically in regards to getting countries to respect their indigenous peoples.”
“I’m the delegate of Sweden and I firmly believe that children of incarcerated criminals as they could suffer substantial emotional conflict. ”
“I’m delegate of the Ivory Coast and strongly believes that developing a sustainable labor market in countries with aging populations is very important. We should give financial aid to families who are worried about have more children and financially supporting them as we need to have a younger generation.”
27th Oct. 2018
GA3
In GA3 the topics were, preserving culture and language, rights of children of incarcerated persons, and developing a sustainable labour market in countries with aging populations. There was avid debate on the subject of children of incarcerated criminals. Some countries felt that the children of criminals should be put through extensive psychological testing and potentially imprisoned as well. While others opposed that view and believed that those children need to be placed in new, safer homes. As those debates came to an end the following resolutions were approved.
GA3 approved the following resolutions on: the question of preserving cultures and language, rights of children of incarcerated persons and the developing a sustainable labor market in countries with aging populations. One submitter from each resolution was interviewed.
“I’m the delegate of Bolivia and I feel that the question of preserving culture and language is very important specifically in regards to getting countries to respect their indigenous peoples.”
“I’m the delegate of Sweden and I firmly believe that children of incarcerated criminals as they could suffer substantial emotional conflict. ”
“I’m delegate of the Ivory Coast and strongly believes that developing a sustainable labor market in countries with aging populations is very important. We should give financial aid to families who are worried about have more children and financially supporting them as we need to have a younger generation.”
Dana Andreeva
27th Oct. 2018
GA4
In GA4 the topics were, the protection of net neutrality, melting Arctic ice caps in relation to international security and stabilising conflict zones following military intervention. There was diligent debate on the topic of net neutrality. Some countries believed that net neutrality would affect innovation negatively. While others were more concerned with granting the general public equal access to online resources. As those debates came to an end the following resolutions were approved.
GA4 approved the following resolutions on the question of the protection of net neutrality, melting Arctic ice caps in relation to international security and stabilising conflict zones following military intervention. One submittor from each resolution was interviewed.
“I’m the delegate of Norway and we request and net neutrality be protected and for the United Nations to create a separate entity, called the Committee of Net Neutrality Commission (NNC) that will aim to assist countries.”
“I’m the delegate of Kenya my resolution is for stopping the melting of the ice caps, we try to be as inclusive as possible so that 1st and 3rd world countries can contribute to the solution.”
“The delegate of Venezuela submitted this resolution aims to protect the world and promote peace. We are for stabilizing conflict zones but against military intervention as it can aggravate the situation taking for example the Vietnam War with the US intervention.”
27th Oct. 2018
GA4
In GA4 the topics were, the protection of net neutrality, melting Arctic ice caps in relation to international security and stabilising conflict zones following military intervention. There was diligent debate on the topic of net neutrality. Some countries believed that net neutrality would affect innovation negatively. While others were more concerned with granting the general public equal access to online resources. As those debates came to an end the following resolutions were approved.
GA4 approved the following resolutions on the question of the protection of net neutrality, melting Arctic ice caps in relation to international security and stabilising conflict zones following military intervention. One submittor from each resolution was interviewed.
“I’m the delegate of Norway and we request and net neutrality be protected and for the United Nations to create a separate entity, called the Committee of Net Neutrality Commission (NNC) that will aim to assist countries.”
“I’m the delegate of Kenya my resolution is for stopping the melting of the ice caps, we try to be as inclusive as possible so that 1st and 3rd world countries can contribute to the solution.”
“The delegate of Venezuela submitted this resolution aims to protect the world and promote peace. We are for stabilizing conflict zones but against military intervention as it can aggravate the situation taking for example the Vietnam War with the US intervention.”
Dana Andreeva
27th Oct. 2018
Security Council (SC)
In SC the topics were, the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the situation in Libya, and the situation in Ukraine. There was a special interest in the potential idea of peacekeepers during the debate. Some countries felt that special training should be given to the military and police so that the government can better maintain peace. On the other hand other countries felt that all army activity should be supervised by the UN and their values so that no country can use their military to control their public. As those debates came to an end the following resolutions were approved.
SC approved the following resolutions on: the question of the situation in Libya and the situation in Ukraine. One submittor from each resolution was interviewed.
“I’m the delegate of Ivory Coast in the Security Council and we have written a resolution on the situation in Libya which is a result of the lack of unity in the country and people and who are divided and which leads to conflict and violence. So we decided to write a resolution which will hopefully unite Libya and instal a new government.”
“I’m the delegate of France debating on the situation in Ukraine and our main points is that we should make Ukraine a neutral area supported by both France and the EU.”
27th Oct. 2018
Security Council (SC)
In SC the topics were, the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the situation in Libya, and the situation in Ukraine. There was a special interest in the potential idea of peacekeepers during the debate. Some countries felt that special training should be given to the military and police so that the government can better maintain peace. On the other hand other countries felt that all army activity should be supervised by the UN and their values so that no country can use their military to control their public. As those debates came to an end the following resolutions were approved.
SC approved the following resolutions on: the question of the situation in Libya and the situation in Ukraine. One submittor from each resolution was interviewed.
“I’m the delegate of Ivory Coast in the Security Council and we have written a resolution on the situation in Libya which is a result of the lack of unity in the country and people and who are divided and which leads to conflict and violence. So we decided to write a resolution which will hopefully unite Libya and instal a new government.”
“I’m the delegate of France debating on the situation in Ukraine and our main points is that we should make Ukraine a neutral area supported by both France and the EU.”